Talk me out of a Conti T

[QP Noor]

Ive fallen for a 1997 Continental T. I think it just look awesome. Saw it in a garage full of exotics and it was still able to keep catching my eye.

Car has around 85k miles, but has not been serviced in 3 years albeit it has only covered 5k miles.

How ruinous will this be?

Regards

[QP Noor]

Thanks for the reply

That is quite possibly ruinous!

It did have the hydraulic service back in 2009.

Do the headgaskets need replacing as a matter ofcourse or only when it showing signs?

[QP Noor]

Thanks for all the comments...

Let's see what tomorrow brings...

Brian Dubhill is doing a PPI on it tomorrow.

[QP Noor]

Early indicators from Brian are generally good, with a few areas that need attention.

Awaiting the full report.....

[QP Noor]

It's a 400 bhp model im afraid

[QP Noor]

Oh noooo, what have i done............

[QP Noor]

Collecting on Friday

[QP Noor]

Thanks Chris and back at yah

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MrC986 said:

Is it from 'up north' with a very quiet exhaust? If it is, ooh la laaaa

It is indeed!!

Edited by QP Noor on Tuesday 23 October 10:28

[QP Noor]

A few more sleepless nights left I think........

Supplying dealer was doing a gearbox oil change for me, when the tech noticed chunks of metal in the bottom of the sump!!!!!!!!!

Needless to say a new gearbox is needed..............

[QP Noor]

Absolutely gutted! Was really looking forward to picking the car up and then this happens.